I meant the desktop computer. Max out the 12 core system with all of the most expensive upgrades and include all of the software and accessories. It's $16,747.92.
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I meant the desktop computer. Max out the 12 core system with all of the most expensive upgrades and include all of the software and accessories. It's $16,747.92.
Given the way that you worded your post, it came off as that you're upset with her purchase and now intend to make an expensive purchase of your own to get back at her or teach her a lesson. You then said that you didn't care what she buys because you can both afford it, but if that's the case, why is your expensive purchase being made in response to hers?
Assuming that DarkVoid was a bit joking, as I was - my apologies, I'd say one last (first?) serious thing: spare you the 0.1 bump from 2.6 to 2.7 Ghz
And I will remember you upon that poll once your car is paid off, that's for sure!
Yes, I agree on the 2.6. It's amazing to me how much difference there is in price. 2.6 with 16 GB and standard SSD is 2499. Much smarter buy.
I spent most of my life living in the Alaskan bush. The cabin I lived in the last 20 years was the same size as the atrium in my wife's home. Never had really nice things except guns and a Piper Cub. Moved to New Mexico ~5 years ago and met my beautiful wife. I'm still feeling guilty about finally feeling secure in life.
The reason I posted is because I thought that there would be others that felt the same way. I don't spend a lot of money on things like computers. Now I have a good excuse. Maybe I'm wrong in my thinking. Maybe I'll never grow up. That's cool with me.
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No champ, you hit no buttons. You clearly missed the entire part about whether or not I missed the parts of your story mentioned above. It is clear to me now though that you're being childish and it is a wonder why that woman sticks around. If you can't answer simple questions when you start such an inane thread then don't get touchy when someone challenges your decisions.
Try this, be a man, remove your balls from your wife's purse, make a buying decision on your own and not to retaliate because she bought something nice but because you want it and can afford it.
You know they have pills that help with the way you're feeling. Chill out and enjoy life.
No matter how much money you have, I think it's always good to be frugal. That's just my opinion, though, and one that isn't often followed.
The other opinion I'll share (which may be what some other posters were getting at) deals with the marriage. My wife and I are in the medical field (bogged down with debt and making less than everyone else seems to think doctors make), but we still discuss large purchases with each other before making them. Every relationship is different, of course, and my wife and I met each other while we were still in school and pretty much had nothing. It was easy for us to get used to running purchases by each other; it sounds like you and your wife met each other when you both already had established careers and savings, so getting into that sort of arrangement might be more difficult. Some would probably argue that it isn't even necessary.
Either way, I'm happy for you. So long as you don't forget your humble beginnings, you'll be able to enjoy what you have now even more. The concerns expressed in this thread (some more politely than others) relate to friction over finances with your wife. Statistics some years ago looked at the top reasons why relationships fail, and reason #2 was finances and spending habits (#1 was over the desire to have children). You know your situation better than we do, but we just want you to be careful and not lose what you have.
Holy crap! Man I apologize. I thought you were coming from a totally different angle.
My previous life was very serious. I had to worry about things like, did I have enough fire wood to make it through the winter or will I meet a grizzly on the way to the out house tonight. Now life is different. Very light hearted but then I'm 62 now and believe I deserve it. True my wife and I are independent (she won't let me go with her or influence her when she buys a new car). But we are still very much in love. Life is good and thank you for your concern.
People here at MR sometimes take things too literally. I chose to "read between the lines" and decided that there was a degree of tongue and cheek to your original post...
Anyway... now that my GF has gone ahead and decided to buy a new iPhone (without even asking me for my expert opinion!!!), maybe I should go ahead any buy that rMBP as well.
buy the same sewing machine, AND an rMbp...and use the sewing machine as a table for your new mac...
I'd say that's a good start, but it looks to me like you're not quite half way there yet.
While you're at the Apple store, check out the iPads. If you want to expand that retina display digital lifestyle to something that's go-anywhere, consider the brand new iPhone 5.
If the iPhone isn't you're style, check out the new iPod touch...like an iPhone minus the phone part. Apps are where it's at and the touch is a great way to get into that world without monthly cellular bills.
There are also some new iPods just released. The Nano just got video capabilities back. At least get a Shuffle to go with that rMBP.
Get an HDTV if you don't have one already. Pair that up with an Apple TV and you can show all those great Alaskan adventure shots on the big screen. Plus you can use AirPlay to send stuff from the rMBP (or that new iPad
) to the big screen without any messy cabling. I hear ya about age. You and me both. The clock is ticking...time to get some goodies before the final buzzer.
You couldn't tell what the thread was about from the title?
Or were you just looking for a chance to make pretentious comment?
I'm totally chilled. I think your thread is a sign that you may need help that is beyond a laptop. Perhaps your wife can sew you a straight jacket with her new fancy machine.
I'd say that's a good start, but it looks to me like you're not quite half way there yet.
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I hear ya about age. You and me both. The clock is ticking...time to get some goodies before the final buzzer.
I may chicken out on the rMBP. They are sweet. We'll see.
Actually I'm holding out for the mini iPad. I have Kindle Fire and it is the right form factor for traveling on a plane or reading at home. But it's got the wrong OS.
My wife has the best book, "Die Broke". I've studied it and I'm doing my best to.
PorschA ! (if any of you guys has watched the first seasons of "2 and a half men", you know what I'm talking about ...)
Too funny! Wife was torn between psychiatry and pathology. Now she's a pathologist but her latent psych tendencies get practiced on my all the time. I have a feeling I'm going to be okay.
If you would, please answer a question for me. Why do people make derogatory comments in threads like this?
Yikes! I just googled images on porscha. That's pretty hard on an old man like me!
Sounds like a plan. Start out with the 1/2 Pad and go from there. In the meantime, if you go to the Apple store, leave the credit card at home or odds are you'll be posting about (and from) your new rMBP.
FYI...if you don't have any heavy requirements for processing or storage space, the base rMBP is plenty...especially if you back it up with a home-based machine, like an iMac. The new models might be announced around the time of the itty-bitty Pads. Just thinkin' out loud.